FSC Indigenous Foundation

We are a global organization created by and for Indigenous Peoples that seeks to provide long-term solutions supporting Indigenous communities worldwide.

Who we are

Portrait of an Indigenous Russian woman next to her sled.

We seek to connect Indigenous rights, self-development, and responsible resources management approaches to Indigenous Peoples forest-nature-climate-based solutions.

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Portrait of Indigenous women from Myanmar with their traditional attire

We promote the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in the caretaking of forests, nature, and territories based on their own systems, rights, and ancestral knowledge.

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Portrait of a young indigenous Guaraní person in the jungle of Brazil

We want to generate innovative opportunities to connect economic self-development, responsible forest stewardship, and climate action driven by the vision, values, knowledge, ancestral practices, and rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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Our work supports Indigenous Peoples globally to manage and develop their communities and territories based on their vision, knowledge systems, and rights.

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Transforming the world through:

Indigenous Cultural Landscapes Designing and promoting Indigenous Cultural Landscapes approaches to catalyze and create resilience for Indigenous governance, self-development, and financial sustainability of Indigenous territories and communities.

Indigenous leadership and capacity building

Indigenous Grants & Funding Developing Indigenous-led grantmaking instruments to promote Indigenous-led funding management by balancing learning-by-doing and de-risking management approaches.

Indigenous Capacity Development Engaging multi-sectoral partners to develop and facilitate capacity development and social learning exchange with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders.

Indigenous Advocacy & Visibility Facilitating multi-sector dialogues and collaboration at national, regional, and cross-regional levels to incorporate and influence Indigenous interests.

By, with, and for Indigenous Peoples to promote and support Indigenous-led actions and solutions.

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The Forest is Our Relative:

Menominee Stewardship Shows the Power of Indigenous Voices in Forestry

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The FSC Indigenous Foundation Will Be Present at the Global Events Meeting Point in Panama 2025

Climate Week and Nature Summit in Panama

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Voices of the Land: Amplifying Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Action

In honor of Mother Earth Day, we invite you to listen to the voices that have long spoken for her.

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Voices That Echo Through the Forest

Minnie Degawan at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

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FSC Indigenous Foundation welcomes Minnie Degawan as Managing Director

We are proud to announce the appointment of Minnie Degawan as its new Managing Director

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Alina Liviet Santiago appointed as president of the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee

Strengthening sustainable forest management through Indigenous leadership

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Strategic partnerships:

Indigenous People's Organizations

National Governments

Private Sector

Donors, International Cooperation Agencies and International Organizations

NGOs

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